Thanks FRiend. I knew Justice Thomas wasn’t there but I didn’t realize that 3 had taken a pass. I didn’t watch it. That’s a good sign. Next year, I hope they all stay home. Adults shouldn’t have to put up with the nonsense these SOTU Shows have become. From what I’ve read and heard, the last one was like a lost episode of “Pee Wee’s Playhouse”.
Three did not attend: J. Stevens (dude may be dead; no one has seen him move since 2007); J. Scalia (doubtless pleading sanity); and J. Thomas (better things to do like washing hair).
I'd say at least two more will unattend next year bringing the total to five, unless they declare J. Stevens' corpse ineligible and replace it (odds on the nominee being openly gay?).